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Situated within the grounds of the impressive Larnach Castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, you'll find Larnach Lodge and Stables stay.

Larnach Lodge offers individually-decorated rooms, with ensuite bathrooms and panoramic views of Otago harbour and the Otago Peninsula. The Stables stay is our budget-friendly option in our original historic Stables building. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities. We loved our corner room surrounded by greenery and bird life.

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9
Superb
1,480 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Tower Lodge Motel is located on the edge of Invercargill city centre. It is 200 metres from Queens Park and provides easy access to golf courses and sports facilities. Free WiFi is provided.

Accommodation at Tower Lodge includes ground floor studios and spacious 1 and 2-bedroom units. All rooms are serviced daily and feature Netflix and kitchen facilities including microwave. Beautifully clean and cozy in the family suite. We were so warm and toasty with thick carpets, electric blankets, and very comfy beds. Thank you for an awesome stay!

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9
Superb
1,555 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Guests have a choice of open-plan studios or larger apartments which have a separate living room. All of the units have kitchenettes, a large LCD TV and DVDs can be placed in the rooms on request. All rooms are serviced daily. The place was clean and very comfortable. The owner was very nice and welcoming. It is excellent place to prepare for your campervan roadtrip or before leaving the country.

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9.4
Superb
1,368 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Coziness, amenities and responsive host.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Beautiful view, great location, responsive hosts, super clean, nice decor inside, and beautiful gardens surrounding the home.

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9.3
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$236
per night

46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Lodge is situated in Lake Tekapo and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property has mountain views. The apartment has private entrance.

Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. Location was still close to the main shops and you could walk to the lake in 10 minutes.

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9.3
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
US$211
per night

Located in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Hanmer High Country Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. We liked everything it was great breakfast was good an enjoyable stay thank you

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9.5
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

With mountain views, Milford Sound Lodge is located in Milford Sound and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Milford Sound Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with river views. Comfortable and warming despite the cold and wet weather. Love that the floor was warm and not icy cold.

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9.3
Superb
592 reviews
Price from
US$616
per night

With mountain views, Benger Garden Chalets is located in Millers Flat and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Garden setting and the unique building as well as the breakfast!

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9.4
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

The spacious chalet with a balcony and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking. Stunning Mountain views! Hot tub. Quiet, 10 minutes from downtown. There’s a supermarket just a few minutes down the road and wonderful cafes nearby. The animals are adorable too!

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9.8
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
US$223
per night

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